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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
35 Customer Reviews
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"Just back from a wonderful stay at Top House which was a more than comfortable base."
It was also great to have our own parking space as well, much needed in Settle. Everything in the cottage was spotless, well maintained and equipped like a home away from home. We also appreciated the treats on arrival, there was even something for Lenny the dog, nice touch. The location is great lots of walking from front door and no more than 5mins walk down to main square in Settle which is a pretty town with all the amenities. All in all a perfect place to stay in Settle, we are definitely going back to that area at some point and will not hesitate to book again. x
Thanks so much for your feedback, we're delighted that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back to Settle soon. Property Owner
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"We had a very comfortable stay and were grateful for the prompt help from Elaine and Mike when we had a small problem at the beginning of our stay."
We would definitely rebook the cottage ourselves or recommend it to others.A great holiday cottage and we are only sorry we couldn't stay longer!
Thank you for your feedback, we look forward to welcoming you back to Top House in the future. Property Owner
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"Fabulous location, having a parking space takes a lot of stress off!"
A very comfortable cottage and have already booked again for next year. Super.
Thanks so much for your feedback, we’re delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Top House. We look forward to welcoming you back next year. Property Owner
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"The holiday cottage was fabulous, cosy, clean & well equipped."
The 'welcome pack' was very much appreciated such a nice touch. Thank you It's so nice to be able to have a drink when you arrive after travelling.
Thank you so much for your feedback, we're glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back to Settle. Property Owner
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"Like many other reviewers of Top House, we though it was terrific."
It is in an excellent location, very comfortable, spotlessly clean and well equipped. Once you have seen the streets around the house, it makes you really appreciate that the house comes with an off-street parking spot. Settle is a very pretty town with good shops (fresh croissants and rolls from Ye Olde Naked Man Bakery for breakfast every morning!), pubs and restaurants. We were there to explore the area by bicycle and enjoyed many good rides straight from the house.
Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Top House and Settle. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
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"What a lovely cottage."
Everything we needed. Great comfy beds, well equipped kitchen. Very clean. Ideally situated. Five minute walk to centre. Fantastic having our own car parking space too. Absolutely perfect for us. Also a few lovely treats on our arrival plus a bottle of milk so we put the settle on as soon as we walked in
Thanks for the lovely comments, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner
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"Just a fabulous place to stay."
Really well maintained and very comfortable. Excellent situation, with the nearest pub just 5 minutes walk. Great place to stay if hiking the 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Thanks so much for your positive comments, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
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"Wonderful feeling when we walked in that continued throughout our stay."
Close to all amenities, high standard, very homely and the prosecco and dog treats were much appreciated.
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"Top House is a fantastic , comfortable cottage in a great location."
It is fully equipped, and warm and cosy to come back to after a hard day's walking. The off street parking place in front of the garage is invaluable. A lovely spot
Thanks so much for your lovely comments. Having a parking space in this part of Settle is indeed a blessing! We look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner
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"Great property, a real home from home and the off street parking is a real bonus."
In a great location, close enough to the town for a walk in but far enough away for peace & quiet. Settle is a fantastic base for some amazing walks. Not often I say I'd stay at the same place again but on this occasion I definitely would rebook.
Thanks for the great feedback, we're so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Property Owner
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"This cottage actually exceeded the details given in the listing."
From start to finish there was no fault with any thing in the cottage. It was comfortable,clean and the feeling in the cottage was peaceful and enlightening. Had a wonderful tranquil stay there and sorry to come home. Thank you to the owners for the welcome items,biscuits were quickly devoured by my husband and the Prosecco went down a treat to help celebrate my husband’s 75th Birthday Thank you
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Top House, thank you for taking the time to feedback your comments. We look forward to welcoming you back to Settle in the future. Property Owner
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"Had a great stay at Top House."
Beautiful property, lovely location, and we had snow ⛄️ This was our second time at Top House and we will be returning, thanks
We were so pleased to welcome you back and delighted that you enjoyed your stay again. Snow in the Dales is a real bonus, glad you experienced it. We look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner
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"Loved the cottage."
Only grouse was the last fire was still in the grate. Usually a new fire is made up.
We are sorry to hear that the grate had not been cleaned for you. The cleaners have apologised and will ensure that this does not happen again. We look forward to welcoming you back to Settle in the future. Property Owner
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"Had a lovely stay at Top House, very clean and warm, heating was so easy to use, ..."
Had a lovely stay at Top House, very clean and warm, heating was so easy to use, everything we needed was there, little hill up to the house to keep you fit
Thank you for your positive feedback, we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Settle. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Property Owner
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"Beautiful cottage, lovely and clean and cosy, and with walks from the door."
Ideally situated for shops and pubs. In all honesty it is one of the nicest cottages that we have stayed in over the years and is a credit to the owners! We will be back!!
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Property Owner
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"We loved our holiday in Settle."
“Top House” was spotlessly clean, the furniture was comfortable and there was everything we needed there. The shower (over bath) was lovely, good water pressure and nice and hot. The location of the cottage is perfect too, on the hill above the town, quiet - we slept well - a short stroll to the pubs; and a head start on the upward climb to the Pennine Bridleway. An off road large parking spot was a bonus. The cottage was warm, we had full control of the heating too. The wine (and milk) was appreciated!
We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay, thank you for your detailed review. We look forward to welcoming you back to Settle in the future. Property Owner
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"Very comfortable indeed."
No need to use the car all week - 10 minutes to shops. Finding the property first time is tricky due to very narrow & misleading streets in that part of Settle. Better to pay £1 in Greenfoot Car Park and walk up. The property and garage are on the RIGHT. Take a torch in Winter.
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"Lovely cottage, extra touches really made us feel welcome."
Beautiful setting and a delightful little garden. Would definitely stay again.
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"Really snug, so a lovely little cottage for just two of us."
Might be a squeeze for four, so happy that it was just two of us. Really clean throughout. Well equipped galley kitchen. Nice to have things like washing up liquid, milk, and wash-blocks provided. Would have been better with a more relaxing sofa perhaps, as this one was good as a 'seat' but not really adequate to lie out on. Shame the loo and bathroom aren't separate, but not a problem with one couple at all. Enjoyed the walk up the steep hill to get to the property from the town, as you feel that you are right up in the hills.
Thank you for your feedback, it's always interesting to hear how our guests have enjoyed staying at Top House. I'm sorry that there were some aspects that disappointed you, however we have not changed anything since you stayed in August/September 2022 so you would not have been surprised by the bathroom arrangements or the sofa. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2024, we always appreciate constructive feedback and note your comments. Property Owner
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"This is a lovely cottage, good for two people 4 may find it a little small, if you have a small dog the garden is good but if you have a larger dog there is limited space to run around."
Not a problem for us as we where dog less. Amenities are very good, washing machine, dishwasher oven and hob brilliant. The cottage has been done out beautifully and is very comfortable. The Cottage is short walk from town and amenities, you can sit and have a coffee whilst watch the world go past. The owners where lovely, we have a small problem with the hot water which was sorted out swiftly. Would recommend this cottage to anyone and give it a 10 out of 10 for our stay. We hope to return soon.
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"Great place to stay, cottage absolutely perfect."
Settle is a beautiful place to visit, great holiday.
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"Our stay in Settle was very enjoyable as the cottage was in a great location."
It was an easy walk to all the amenities and there was lots to do without traveling further afield.It was comfortable and had most things that we needed.A couple of tea towels instead of just one would be a good addition.The enclosed garden was perfect for our dog and great for catch the sun.All in all a great experience.
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"Lovely cottage as described and a pleasant stay in settle."
Ideally located close to the market place with all it's amenities. Will definitely stay again and will recommend. Thanking you
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"An immaculate house, lovely decor and furnishings."
Very well equipped. The beds were extremely comfortable. We loved our stay here. The only negative feedback, which why I gave a lower score for 'comfort' was the settee which was too small, both in width and depth. It was difficult to get cosy on it. The room could take a larger settee too.
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"The property was refreshingly clean and bright."
Lovely spot in beautiful settle. Beds were so comfy we slept so well. Kitchen had everything needed, I cooked a Sunday roast and wasn’t short for anything. My only very small comment which does not mean fits for all was the settee was too small and not comfy for the 2 of us to stretch out on. If 4 people stayed in the house I felt the comfy of chairs were missing for those cosy evenings in. Lastly the garden… unfortunately my dog wouldn’t pee or poo in it as there was no grass at all. Most dogs need a patch. Very small comments for feedback. Besides that our week was perfect. Thanks for the added touches of Prosecco
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"Lovely cosy cottage we really enjoyed our stay and we will definiately return!"
Really appreciate the welcome pack thank you so much!
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we look forward to welcoming you back to Settle. Property Owner
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"The cottage is beautiful, clean, bright and airy, in a fantastic position overlooking the hills."
A perfect base for us to do some great walks from the doorstep, then call in to the nearby pubs on the way back. The kitchen is clean and well equipped, and the bathroom is also immaculate, with a nice big bath and shower. The bedroom is very comfortable, and there is plenty of wardrobe space with hangers provided. We enjoyed counting the sheep dotted around the rooms! We would have liked a larger, softer sofa to stretch out on together in front of the log burner. Also, a slightly later check out time would have meant a less rushed end to the stay. We obviously wanted to make the most of our time away so didn’t want to spend our last night tidying and packing up, but it meant that breakfast on the last morning wasn’t very relaxed or leisurely. Those were our only gripes and overall we had a lovely visit and would definitely go back.
Thank you for your positive feedback, we’re so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We’re sorry that the 10am checkout left you feeling rushed on your last day. There is a very small window of opportunity to ensure the cottage is properly serviced between changeovers to the standard we expect. We have to ensure that the cleaners can fit us into their own demanding schedule. Property Owner
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"A superb cottage in a great quiet position and close to all local amenities."
The welcome treats and logs for the wood burner were very much appreciated. However, there were 4 adults staying for a week and we only were supplied with 2 Bath towels and 2 toilet rolls which I thought was very poor, certainly when compared to all the other cottages we have stayed in. Maybe it was an oversight by the cleaners?
I am so sorry that you did not receive sufficient towels and toilet rolls for your stay. This was a very rare oversight by our cleaners, as you correctly identified. What a shame you didn’t ring one of the contact numbers in the information book - we could have had extra supplies to you in less than 5 minutes! I do hope that this will not discourage you from returning to Settle. Property Owner
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"Lovely modern, fresh and comfortable house."
In a great spot within a short walk of Settle. So much to see in the surrounding areas, would like to return to see more.
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"Really nice cottage in a great location."
Lovely few days in the Dales with our two boys and our dog. Well equipped cottage that has everything you need. Exceeded expectations.
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"We have stayed in a lot of your cottages and in comparison this one was of a very high standard in terms of cleanliness and facilities."
The back yard was a bit smaller than we expected but sufficient for our dog to get some fresh air in an enclosed area. A bit of pruning of the bushes would be beneficial but is only a minor comment. We would definitely book it again and recommend it to others.
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"Lovely cosy well-equipped cottage, the wine, dog treats and fres h flowers were a lovely touch."
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"Absolutely brilliant cottage in an absolutely brilliant location."
Every little thing was thought of including treats for the dog. Loved Top House and loved Settle, we will definitely be back.
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"A lovely holiday, spotlessly clean and comfortable cottage, very well equipped."
Good to have off-road parking. It was brilliant being able to leave the car and walk from the door into the surrounding countryside. Loved the market town of Settle.
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"We had a lovely week."
The house was lovely; clean, well equipped with everything we needed for a really comfortable stay. It is in a great position to explore the area with walks possible from the house and a world of possibilities within a short drive. I would definitely recommend "Top House" for a lovely holiday.
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Living/dining room with woodburning stove
- Please note: This property accepts a minimum of 3 nights
- Note: Monday and Friday check-in days accepted only
- Gas central heating with Woodburning stove
- Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
- TV, DVD player and WiFi
- Fuel, power and starter for woodburning stove inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available on request
- Off-road parking for 1 car and street parking available
- Rear garden with furniture
- One well-behaved pet
- sorry no smoking
- Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles
- Note: No access to the garage
- Note: Dogs to be kept downstairs
The property
Top House is a lovely cottage in Settle, North Yorkshire and is the perfect place to if you're looking for a memorable time with the family or a romantic getaway.
It's got a woodburning stove, which warms the house while you enjoy the panoramic countryside from the comfort of this cottage.
It's also close to the Yorkshire Dales, meaning you'll be able to enjoy fantastic walks and visit some of the best attractions the area has to offer.
After parking in the off-road parking space, head into this quaint dwelling and explore the kitchen that is packed with amenities for cooking up a hearty family meal, as it boasts an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and a washing machine and a dishwasher.
After dinner, unwind in the living/dining room which is spacious and well-furnished with a dining table, two armchairs, a sofa, and a wood-burning stove, perfect after a day of walking and exploring; snuggle up in the light of the stove before retiring upstairs to bed.
The first bedroom contains a king-size bed, ample storage, and a view of the tranquil countryside, and the second bedroom has a double, so you and your party can get some rest between days out.
In the garden, there is also beautiful garden furniture for you to savour your morning coffee at and admire the beauty of the outdoors.
Settle is a historic market town in North Yorkshire, situated close to the Forest of Bowland, the Lake District and the Peak District, this makes it the perfect location for guests who want to wander the countryside and take in all it has to offer.
The town is within easy reach of the busy market town Skipton and the village of Malham which is home to the stunning scenery of Malham Cove and Gordale Scar.
Settle is home to several attractions, including Stainforth Force, Scaleber Force Waterfall and The Museum of North Craven Life which is ideal for those interested in local history and heritage.
Be sure to treat yourself to a meal at one of a number of restaurants and bars in the town, including The Golden Lion and Matteo's Settle Italian Restaurant, indulge in these on the nights you don’t fancy cooking.
Top House is a fantastic choice for a North Yorkshire break.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.
About the location
SETTLE
Malham 6 miles; Skipton 17 miles; Kendal 25 miles.
The bustling market town of Settle lies at the south west rim of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, nestled beside the largest outcrop of limestone in Britain - a region of scars, cliffs, caves and potholes - amongst some of the most picturesque scenery in North Yorkshire. Tuesday is market day in Settle, when the square is filled with stalls offering a wide variety of crafts and goods. The market place is surrounded by local businesses, the centre being dominated by The Shambles, an historic three storey building with shops on two levels and houses above, and the Town Hall. There is a good selection of restaurants and pubs and a public swimming pool. The Victoria Hall has entertainment and other activities such as folk nights throughout the year. The famous Settle-Carlisle Railway crosses some of the most beautiful and inspiring upland scenery in the country. Natural attractions such as Malham Cove and Gordale Scar are within easy reach, as are the nearby Dales towns of Skipton and Malham. Settle is in the midst of excellent walking country and is a good base for touring the Dales, the Lake District and the Forest of Bowland.
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Note: Monday and Friday check-in days accepted only
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas